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Mar. 2, 2015  Some 40 percent of women 60 to 65 years old still have hot flashes. For many, the hot flashes are occasional and mild, but for some, they remain really troublesome. Sexual symptoms also remain a ... full story

Mar. 2, 2015  Scientists who have discovered the mechanism of a protein that suppresses inflammation in the body, say the information could potentially be used to develop new drugs to control inflammation. The ... full story

Feb. 27, 2015  Rejected by a person you like? Just "shake it off" and move on, as music star Taylor Swift says. But while that might work for many people, it may not be so easy for those with untreated depression, ... full story

Feb. 27, 2015  Women veterans face a different home front battle with heart disease. Younger and more depressed when getting attention for chest pain -- heart tests often show a surprising ... full story

Feb. 26, 2015  Genetic factors help to explain the commonly found association between low back pain and depression, suggests a large study of twins. Genetic factors affecting both conditions may be involved in the ... full story

Feb. 26, 2015  New research reveals for the first time how a small area of the brain can be optically stimulated to control pain. Researchers found that by using specific frequency of light to modulate a very small ... full story

Feb. 25, 2015  One in every three women undergoing a mastectomy could potentially be spared chronic post-operative pain if anesthesiologists used a regional anesthetic technique in combination with standard care, ... full story

Feb. 25, 2015  Meditation might be an effective treatment for reducing chronic neck pain, according to research. Chronic neck pain can lead to serious comorbidities like depression. Patients with chronic neck pain ... full story

Feb. 20, 2015  Newly released patient satisfaction survey results from a study of a novel investigational vaginal estrogen treatment show promise for improving quality of life and satisfaction for postmenopausal ... full story

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Raw: Bolivian Grandmothers Stay Agile With Game

AP (Feb. 24, 2015)  Dozens of traditional Aymara grandmothers ease many of the aches and pains of aging by practicing team handball, a sport that is decidedly untraditional in Bolivia. (Feb. 24)
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One Dose, Then Surgery to Test Tumor Drugs Fast

AP (Jan. 23, 2015)  A Phoenix hospital is experimenting with a faster way to test much needed medications for deadly brain tumors. Patients get a single dose of a potential drug, and hours later have their tumor removed to see if the drug had any affect. (Jan. 23)
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CDC: May Shape Up to Be a Severe Flu Season

AP (Jan. 12, 2015)  The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention says the flu season may shape up to be a severe one. The agency is encouraging doctors to more readily prescribe anti-viral medications for certain cases. (Jan. 12)
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Poor, Sick and Stuck in the Coverage Gap

Washington Post (Jan. 8, 2015)  Genesis Rodriguez has a severe lung condition that requires medication costing thousands of dollars a month. But she lost her coverage a few months ago and is now one of millions of Americans who are caught in the "coverage gap" between the Affordable Care Act and other forms of aid.
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Mar. 2, 2015  Some 40 percent of women 60 to 65 years old still have hot flashes. For many, the hot flashes are occasional and mild, but for some, they remain really troublesome. Sexual symptoms also remain a ... full story

Mar. 2, 2015  Scientists who have discovered the mechanism of a protein that suppresses inflammation in the body, say the information could potentially be used to develop new drugs to control inflammation. The ... full story

Mar. 1, 2015  Patients suffering from chronic plantar fasciitis now have a new weapon against this debilitating foot ailment. Researchers utilized ultrasound imaging and energy to penetrate, emulsify and remove ... full story

Feb. 27, 2015  Rejected by a person you like? Just "shake it off" and move on, as music star Taylor Swift says. But while that might work for many people, it may not be so easy for those with untreated ... full story

Feb. 27, 2015  Women veterans face a different home front battle with heart disease. Younger and more depressed when getting attention for chest pain -- heart tests often show a surprising ... full story

Feb. 26, 2015  Genetic factors help to explain the commonly found association between low back pain and depression, suggests a large study of twins. Genetic factors affecting both conditions may be involved in the ... full story

Feb. 26, 2015  New research reveals for the first time how a small area of the brain can be optically stimulated to control pain. Researchers found that by using specific frequency of light to modulate a very small ... full story

Feb. 25, 2015  One in every three women undergoing a mastectomy could potentially be spared chronic post-operative pain if anesthesiologists used a regional anesthetic technique in combination with standard care, ... full story

Feb. 25, 2015  Meditation might be an effective treatment for reducing chronic neck pain, according to research. Chronic neck pain can lead to serious comorbidities like depression. Patients with chronic neck pain ... full story

Feb. 24, 2015  An athlete felt pain in his groin after a collision at the plate with an opposing player. He thought he had pulled a muscle, but it turns out he was suffering from a common condition seen in teens ... full story

Feb. 23, 2015  Frequent use of lead aprons to protect medical professionals in the interventional lab and radiology departments from radiation exposure is associated with increased musculoskeletal pain, according ... full story

Feb. 23, 2015  Patients with multiple health issues and who are at higher risk of adverse events are less likely to receive follow-up care from a physician after visiting an emergency department for chest pain, ... full story

Feb. 23, 2015  'Walking football' could have a multitude of health benefits, researchers say, after studying the sport. The new sporting craze of 'Walking Football' may enable people to continue ... full story

Feb. 20, 2015  Newly released patient satisfaction survey results from a study of a novel investigational vaginal estrogen treatment show promise for improving quality of life and satisfaction for postmenopausal ... full story

Feb. 19, 2015  In a study of patients with pre-dialysis chronic kidney disease, most patients reported chronic pain, researchers report. More severe pain was linked with both proper and improper use of pain ... full story

Feb. 19, 2015  There are many variables that contribute to a patient’s risk of chronic pain after surgery; however, until recently, physicians had no way to systematically identify those variables prior to ... full story

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